Ben Harvey

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Make Your Yard Come Alive

I'm glad you visited my website on landscaping. My name is Lucia Nash. I have a very busy and exciting garden. The feeder is always active with sparrows. We put a couple hummingbird feeders out and they visit us every summer. There are many types of birds that visit my yard. So many of my friends wonder why my yard is so busy with gorgeous animals, not the destructive kind, but the types that are just a pleasure to have around. The answer to that question is difficult to sum up in a few sentences, so I decided it was better to write blog posts on how to create a great yard.

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Benefits Of Soil Stabilization: Stabilizing Grading Before Beginning Your Landscaping Design Project

17 September 2021
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Soil stabilization is an important part of any land development and landscaping operation. One of the reasons for soil stabilization is stability, as the name suggests. Soil stabilization is critical when planning improvements to properties. It helps in preventing soil erosion and strengthens soil during long-term projects. It is imperative to prepare the grading of your property before beginning your landscaping design project, and this can include soil stabilization. The following soil stabilization information will help prepare your property for a new landscaping design. Read More …

Signs You Need Lawn Care Services

24 August 2021
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Just about every homeowner wants to have a gorgeous landscape they can be proud of. Taking care of your lawn is a good place to start if you need a beautiful landscape. If your yard is looking shabby, it will affect the entire landscape. Fortunately, most homeowners can do basic lawn care and achieve good results.  While you might get away with it a couple of times, you will have to call a professional lawn care company to assist you in keeping up a lovely yard. Read More …

5 Water Wise Landscaping Tips

27 July 2021
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With drought regions expanding year after year, creating a beautiful garden design requires that one consider water wise strategies.  1. Native Plants One of the best landscaping decisions you can make is to choose native plants for your area instead of more exotic ornamentals. Native plants have evolved to thrive in your local climate, which means they can often survive with little to no additional water. This is particularly true if you take the time to select the plants to match the microclimates in your yard, thus mimicking their natural environments as well as possible. Read More …

Protect Your Trees: Why You Should Hire A Tree Service During A Drought

23 June 2021
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If you're living under current drought restrictions, you might be focusing your attention on your lawn. Proper drought care is important for your lawns, but that's not the only area of your landscaping that needs help when water is scarce. If you have trees on your property, they need special care during the drought, as well. If you haven't hired a tree service yet, now's the time to do that. A tree service will help to keep your trees healthy and strong throughout the drought. Read More …

5 Mulching Tips For Success

26 May 2021
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If you want something that lowers your garden workload, looks nice, and keeps your plants healthy, consider mulching. 1. Clear First In most cases, it is best to clear the site of old turf and weeds before laying mulch. This prevents the old weeds from resprouting and growing up through your mulch layer. If you are concerned about weed seeds still in the soil, you can lay down a sheet of landscape fabric before mulching over the top. Read More …